Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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